Newly Found Courage

Taking extra care not to wake him up, I began scooting over to the side of the bed to make my escape. I felt a sense of success as my feet touched the floor next to the bed. Slowly, I slid my body down the side of the bed and just when I was about to land safely in a standing position, a sharp tug pulled at my arm.

“Where do you think you’re going?” Hayden spoke up suddenly.

“Umm…” I made a thoughtful sound as I began feeling very nervous.

“Leaving without a word?” he asked casually although his words were accusatory.

“I…just wanted to head back to my room…” I replied in a small voice.

“Don’t sound so nervous. I caught you sneaking off, I didn’t catch you stealing anything from me. Come back to bed,” Hayden said lazily.

I didn’t have to reply or state my preference in the matter because his arms were around my body, and I felt my body being lifted back onto the bed. So much for my elaborate plan to make a silent escape without waking him.

“Are you still sleepy? You can sleep in